Exhibit 99.3
Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners L.P.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012
OUR OPERATIONS
We operate our facilities through three regional operating centers in the United States, Canada and Brazil which are designed to maintain and enhance the value of our assets, while cultivating positive relations with local stakeholders. We own and manage 193 hydroelectric generating stations, 11 wind facilities, and two natural gas-fired plants. Overall, the assets we own or manage have 5,900 MW of generating capacity and annual generation of 22,200 GWh based on long-term averages. The table below outlines our portfolio as at September 30, 2013:
River | Generating | Generating | Capacity | LTA(1)(2) | Storage | |||||||||||||||||||
Markets | Systems | Stations | Units | (MW) | (GWh) | (GWh) | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hydroelectric generation(3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | 28 | 126 | 371 | 2,696 | 9,951 | 3,582 | ||||||||||||||||||
Canada | 18 | 32 | 72 | 1,323 | 5,062 | 1,261 | ||||||||||||||||||
Brazil | 23 | 35 | 75 | 671 | 3,656 | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
69 | 193 | 518 | 4,690 | 18,669 | 4,843 | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind energy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | - | 8 | 724 | 538 | 1,394 | - | ||||||||||||||||||
Canada | - | 3 | 220 | 406 | 1,197 | - | ||||||||||||||||||
- | 11 | 944 | 944 | 2,591 | - | |||||||||||||||||||
Other | - | 2 | 6 | 215 | 899 | - | ||||||||||||||||||
69 | 206 | 1,468 | 5,849 | 22,159 | 4,843 |
(1) | Long-term average (“LTA”) is calculated on an annualized basis from the beginning of the year, regardless of the acquisition or commercial operation date. |
(2) | Brazilian hydroelectric assets benefit from a market framework which levelizes generation risk across producers. |
(3) | Long-term average is the expected average level of generation, as obtained from the results of a simulation based on historical inflow data performed over a period of typically 30 years. In Brazil, assured generation levels are used as a proxy for long-term average. |
The following table presents the annualized long-term average generation of our operating portfolio on a quarterly basis as at September 30, 2013: |
LTA (GWh)(1)(2) | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |||||||||||||||
Operating Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hydroelectric generation(3) | ||||||||||||||||||||
United States | 2,659 | 2,829 | 2,013 | 2,450 | 9,951 | |||||||||||||||
Canada | 1,196 | 1,461 | 1,234 | 1,171 | 5,062 | |||||||||||||||
Brazil | 947 | 892 | 894 | 923 | 3,656 | |||||||||||||||
4,802 | 5,182 | 4,141 | 4,544 | 18,669 | ||||||||||||||||
Wind energy | ||||||||||||||||||||
United States | 311 | 468 | 341 | 274 | 1,394 | |||||||||||||||
Canada | 324 | 292 | 238 | 343 | 1,197 | |||||||||||||||
635 | 760 | 579 | 617 | 2,591 | ||||||||||||||||
Other | 222 | 218 | 240 | 219 | 899 | |||||||||||||||
Total | 5,659 | 6,160 | 4,960 | 5,380 | 22,159 |
(1) | Long-term average (“LTA”) is calculated on an annualized basis from the beginning of the year, regardless of the acquisition or commercial operation date. |
(2) | Brazilian hydroelectric assets benefit from a market framework which levelizes generation risk across producers. |
(3) | Long-term average is the expected average level of generation, as obtained from the results of a simulation based on historical inflow data performed over a period of typically 30 years. In Brazil, assured generation levels are used as a proxy for long-term average. |
Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Use of Non-IFRS Measures
This Management's Discussion and Analysis contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian and U.S. securities laws. We may make such statements in this Management's Discussion and Analysis, in other filings with Canadian regulators or the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or in other communications - see “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” beginning on page 37. We make use of non-IFRS measures in this Management's Discussion and Analysis - see “Cautionary Statement Regarding Use Of Non-IFRS Measures” beginning on page 38. This Management's Discussion and Analysis and additional information, including our Annual Information Form filed with securities regulators in Canada and our Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, are available on our website at www.brookfieldrenewable.com, on SEDAR’s website at www.sedar.com or on EDGAR’s website at www.sec.gov.
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
As we near the end of 2013, we can begin to look back on the year and be pleased with the continued success of our operating and growth plans. This month also marks two years since Brookfield Renewable was launched as a global, listed pure-play renewable power company. In that time, we have been able to expand our platform, increase cash flows and raise our distributions - all while strengthening our financial position and delivering strong returns to shareholders.
Renewable energy continues to grow around the world owing to its positive environmental attributes, supply diversification benefits, and increasing cost-competitiveness with traditional technologies. The global renewable power market is 1.5 times the size of the entire U.S. electricity market (the world’s largest) and is growing by about 100 GW or $200 billion of new supply each year.
The launch of a number of dedicated private funds and publicly-traded renewable power investment vehicles in North America and Europe is an indication of the growing attractiveness of the industry and the opportunity it presents. Brookfield Renewable is extremely well positioned within this universe by virtue of its differentiating attributes:
· | A global mandate and scale of operations that traverses 12 power markets in 3 countries, with plans to expand into new markets; |
· | Our track record that is among the longest and strongest of the publicly-traded pure-plays; |
· | A unique hydroelectric focus, expertise and scale that confers a strong competitive advantage; |
· | An operating platform that in addition to supporting our acquisition strategy, allows us to develop, build and operate high-value projects at premium returns; and |
· | The financial strength, liquidity and proven ability to access capital in the pursuit of accretive growth opportunities. |
In recent months, we have invested considerable time and resources in building our organic growth profile in a number of ways. The addition of merchant assets in the current environment has embedded the business with significant upside tied to rising power prices and economic recovery. We have also continued to develop our project pipeline which should support the deployment over the next five years of approximately $500 million of capital into high-value projects delivering premium returns. Our contracted assets continue to benefit from contractual inflation protection which results in margin preservation and a real return profile. And with more than 200 facilities and $17 billion in assets, the scale of our operating platform allows us to operate and integrate assets with high efficiency and at very low cost.
Accordingly, we believe that the business remains very well positioned to deliver cash flow growth and distribution increases at the higher end of our 3% to 5% distribution growth target, by virtue of these organic initiatives alone. The addition of acquisition-based growth, including the penetration of new markets and the diversification into new technologies, gives us even more reason to be very excited about the future of this business.
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Our business has never been stronger and our growth prospects are better than ever. We remain focused on producing investment returns of 12 to 15 percent on average over the long term from a high-quality, scalable portfolio of renewable power assets.
I look forward to reporting on our continued progress and thank you for your ongoing support.
Sincerely,
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Richard Legault
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis |
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013
HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
Financial results
Funds from operations totaled $108 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, which was $97 million higher year-over-year primarily due to the return to long-term average hydrology, improved wind conditions, and the contribution from assets acquired within the last year.
Capital markets initiatives
With the closing of a private fund sponsored by Brookfield Asset Management, institutional partners co-invested 49.9% in our recently acquired, 360 MW portfolio of hydroelectric generation facilities located in the Northeastern United States.
We extended the maturity of all credit facilities to October 2017, and available liquidity approximates $1.2 billion.
Portfolio growth |
In November 2013, we announced an agreement to acquire a 70 MW hydroelectric portfolio in Maine consisting of nine facilities on three rivers. The portfolio is expected to generate approximately 375 GWh annually. The acquisition is being pursued with institutional partners and we will assume an approximate 40% interest in the portfolio. |
We also announced an agreement to acquire, with our institutional partners, the remaining 50% interest in the 30 MW Malacha Hydro facility in California. We will retain an approximate 25% interest in the facility. |
The transactions above are subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions and are expected to close before the end of 2013. |
Generation results |
Total generation was 5,154 GWh for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the long-term average of 4,960 GWh, and to 2,971 GWh for the same period in the prior year. |
The hydroelectric portfolio continued to benefit from strong inflows, especially when compared to the prior year when significantly below average inflows were experienced given the dry conditions across much of the portfolio. Generation from existing hydroelectric assets was 3,688 GWh while contributions from acquisitions and assets reaching commercial operations within the last year resulted in 851 GWh of generation. |
Generation from the wind portfolio increased compared to the prior year due to contributions of 82 GWh from facilities acquired in California in the first quarter, and an increase of 58 GWh from existing wind facilities attributable to stronger wind conditions across the U.S. portfolio. |
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SUMMARY OF HISTORICAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION |
Three months ended Sep 30 | Nine months ended Sep 30 | |||||||||||||||
(US$ MILLIONS, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED) | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||
Operational Information(1): | ||||||||||||||||
Capacity (MW) | 5,849 | 4,915 | 5,849 | 4,915 | ||||||||||||
Long-term average generation (GWh) | 4,960 | 4,049 | 16,456 | 13,596 | ||||||||||||
Actual generation (GWh) | 5,154 | 2,971 | 16,954 | 11,889 | ||||||||||||
Average revenue ($ per MWh) | 76 | 77 | 77 | 83 | ||||||||||||
Selected Financial Information: | ||||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 392 | $ | 229 | $ | 1,313 | $ | 992 | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(2) | 260 | 118 | 936 | 657 | ||||||||||||
Funds from operations(2) | 108 | 11 | 457 | 273 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted funds from operations(2) | 94 | (2 | ) | 415 | 234 | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) | 28 | (59 | ) | 191 | (31 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Preferred equity(3) | 0.29 | 0.33 | 0.89 | 0.98 | ||||||||||||
Limited partners' equity(4) | 0.36 | 0.35 | 1.09 | 1.04 |
Sep 30 | Dec 31 | |||||||
(US$ MILLIONS, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED) | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||
Balance sheet data: | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, at fair value | $ | 16,336 | $ | 15,658 | ||||
Equity-accounted investments | 314 | 344 | ||||||
Total assets | 17,591 | 16,925 | ||||||
Long-term debt and credit facilities | 6,654 | 6,119 | ||||||
Deferred income tax liabilities | 2,414 | 2,349 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 9,712 | 9,117 | ||||||
Preferred equity | 821 | 500 | ||||||
Participating non-controlling interests - in operating subsidiaries | 1,188 | 1,028 | ||||||
General partnership interest in a holding subsidiary held by Brookfield | 59 | 63 | ||||||
Participating non-controlling interests - in a holding subsidiary - | ||||||||
Redeemable/Exchangeable units held by Brookfield | 2,869 | 3,070 | ||||||
Limited partners' equity | 2,942 | 3,147 | ||||||
Total liabilities and equity | 17,591 | 16,925 | ||||||
Net asset value(2)(5) | $ | 8,564 | $ | 8,548 | ||||
Net asset value per LP Unit(2)(6) | $ | 32.28 | $ | 32.23 | ||||
Debt to total capitalization(2) | 39 | % | 38 | % |
(1) | Includes 100% of generation or capacity from equity-accounted investments. |
(2) | Non-IFRS measures. See "Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS Measures". |
(3) | Represents the weighted-average distribution to Series 1, Series 3, Series 5 and Series 6 preferred shares for 2013. |
(4) | Represents distributions per share to holders of Redeemable/Exchangeable Units, LP Units and general partnership interest. |
(5) | Net asset value is on a consolidated basis and is attributable to Redeemable/Exchangeable Units, LP Units and general partnership interest. |
(6) | LP Units outstanding as at September 30, 2013 was 133.0 million (December 31, 2012: 132.9 million). |
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OUR COMPETITIVE STRENGTHS
We are an owner and operator of a diversified portfolio of high quality assets that produce electricity from renewable resources and have evolved into one of the world’s largest listed pure-play renewable power businesses.
Our assets generate high quality, stable cash flows derived from a highly contracted portfolio. Our business model is simple: utilize our global reach to identify and acquire high quality renewable power assets at favourable valuations, finance them on a long-term, low-risk basis, and enhance the cash flows and values of these assets using our experienced operating teams to earn reliable, attractive, long-term total returns for the benefit of our shareholders.
One of the largest, listed pure-play renewable platforms. We own one of the world’s largest, publicly-traded, pure-play renewable power portfolios with $17 billion in power generating and development assets, approximately 5,900 MW of installed capacity, and long-term average generation from operating assets of approximately 22,200 GWh annually. Our portfolio includes 193 hydroelectric generating stations on 69 river systems and 11 wind facilities, diversified across 12 power markets in the United States, Canada and Brazil.
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Focus on attractive hydroelectric asset class. Our assets are predominantly hydroelectric and represent one of the longest life, lowest cost and most environmentally preferred forms of power generation. Our North American assets have the ability to store water in reservoirs approximating 32% of their annual generation. Our assets in Brazil benefit from a framework that exists in the country to levelize generation risk across hydroelectric producers. This ability to store water and have levelized generation in Brazil, provides partial protection against short-term changes in water supply. As a result of our scale and the quality of our assets, we are competitively positioned compared to other listed renewable power platforms, providing significant scarcity value to investors.
Well positioned for global growth mandate. Over the last ten years we have acquired or developed approximately 160 hydroelectric assets totaling approximately 3,200 MW and 11 wind generating assets totaling approximately 950 MW. Since the beginning of 2013, we acquired or developed hydroelectric generating assets that have an installed capacity of 389 MW and 165 MW of wind generating assets. We also have strong organic growth potential with an approximately 1,800 MW development pipeline spread across all of our operating jurisdictions.
Our net asset value in renewable power has grown from approximately $900 million in 1999 to $8.6 billion as at September 30, 2013, representing a 18% compounded annualized growth rate. We are able to acquire and develop assets due to our established operating and project development teams, strategic relationship with Brookfield Asset Management, and our strong liquidity and capitalization profile.
Attractive distribution profile. We pursue a strategy which we expect will provide for highly stable, predictable cash flows sourced from predominantly long-life hydroelectric assets ensuring an attractive distribution yield. We target a distribution payout ratio in the range of approximately 60% to 70% of funds from operations and pursue a long-term distribution growth rate target in the range of 3% to 5% annually.
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Stable, high quality cash flows with attractive long-term value for limited partnership unitholders. We intend to maintain a highly stable, predictable cash flow profile sourced from a diversified portfolio of low operating cost, long-life hydroelectric and wind power assets that sell electricity under long-term, fixed price contracts with creditworthy counterparties. Over 90% of our generation output is sold pursuant to power purchase agreements, to public power authorities, load-serving utilities, industrial users or to affiliates of Brookfield Asset Management. The power purchase agreements for our assets have a weighted-average remaining duration of 19 years, providing long-term cash flow stability.
Strong financial profile. With $17 billion of power generating and development assets and a conservative leverage profile, consolidated debt-to-capitalization is approximately 39%. Our liquidity position remains strong with approximately $1.25 billion of cash and unutilized portion of committed bank lines. Approximately 76% of our borrowings are non-recourse to Brookfield Renewable. Corporate borrowings and subsidiary borrowings have weighted-average terms of approximately 8 and 12 years, respectively.
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BASIS OF PRESENTATION
This Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 is provided as of November 6, 2013. Unless the context indicates or requires otherwise, the terms “Brookfield Renewable”, “we”, “us”, and “our” mean Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners L.P. and its controlled entities.
Brookfield Renewable’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”), which require estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting periods.
Reconciliations of each of Adjusted EBITDA, funds from operations and adjusted funds from operations to net income on a consolidated basis are presented in “Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Funds from Operations and Adjusted Funds from Operations on a Consolidated Basis”.
Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.
Unless otherwise indicated, all dollar amounts are expressed in United States (“U.S.”) dollars.
PRESENTATION TO PUBLIC STAKEHOLDERS
Brookfield Renewable’s consolidated equity interests include LP Units held by public unitholders and Redeemable/Exchangeable partnership units in Brookfield Renewable Energy L.P. (“BRELP”), a holding subsidiary of Brookfield Renewable, held by Brookfield (“Participating non-controlling interests – in a holding subsidiary – Redeemable/Exchangeable units held by Brookfield”). The LP Units and the Redeemable/Exchangeable partnership units have the same economic attributes in all respects, except that the Redeemable/Exchangeable partnership units provide Brookfield the right to request that their units be redeemed for cash consideration after two years from the date of issuance. In the event that Brookfield exercises this right, Brookfield Renewable has the right, at its sole discretion, to satisfy the redemption request with LP Units, rather than cash, on a one-for-one basis. Brookfield, as holder of Redeemable/Exchangeable partnership units, participates in earnings and distributions on a per unit basis equivalent to the per unit participation of the LP Units. As Brookfield Renewable, at its sole discretion, has the right to settle the obligation with LP Units, the Redeemable/Exchangeable partnership units are classified under equity, and not as a liability.
Given the exchange feature referenced above, we are presenting the LP Units and the Redeemable/Exchangeable partnership units as separate components of consolidated equity. This presentation does not impact the total income (loss), per unit or share information, or total consolidated equity. For information on our restatement due to a change in accounting policy see Note 26 in our 2012 Annual Report.
As at the date of this report, Brookfield Asset Management owns an approximate 65% limited partnership interest, on a fully-exchanged basis.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
We present our key financial metrics based on total results prior to distributions made to LP Unitholders, the Redeemable/Exchangeable Unitholders and GP Unitholders. In addition, our operations are segmented by country geography and asset type (i.e. Hydroelectric and Wind), as that is how we review our results, manage operations and allocate resources. Accordingly, we report our results in accordance with these segments.
One of our primary business objectives is to generate reliable and growing cash flows while minimizing risk for the benefit of all stakeholders. We monitor our performance in this regard through five key metrics — i) Net Income, ii) Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, iii) Funds From Operations, iv) Adjusted Funds from Operations, and v) Net Asset Value.
It is important to highlight that Adjusted EBITDA, funds from operations, adjusted funds from operations, and net asset value do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. We provide additional information on how we determine Adjusted EBITDA, funds from operations, adjusted funds from operations, and net asset value and we provide reconciliations to net income. See “Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Funds from Operations and Adjusted Funds from Operations on a Consolidated Basis”.
Net Income (Loss)
Net income (loss) is calculated in accordance with IFRS.
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Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (Adjusted EBITDA)
Adjusted EBITDA means revenues less direct costs (including energy marketing costs), plus our share of cash earnings from equity-accounted investments and other income, before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, management service costs and the cash portion of non-controlling interests.
Funds From Operations
Funds from operations is defined as Adjusted EBITDA less interest, current income taxes and management service costs, which is then adjusted for the cash portion of non-controlling interests.
Adjusted Funds From Operations |
Adjusted funds from operations is defined as funds from operations less Brookfield Renewable’s share of levelized sustaining capital expenditures (based on long term capital expenditure plans) and any incentive distributions paid or accrued. The incentive distributions are calculated in increments based on the amount by which quarterly distributions exceed specified target levels. |
Net Asset Value
Net asset value represents our capital at carrying value, on a pre-tax basis prepared in accordance with the procedures and assumptions utilized to prepare Brookfield Renewable's IFRS financial statements, adjusted to reflect asset values not otherwise recognized under IFRS.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
The following table reflects the actual and long-term average generation for the three months ended September 30:
Variance of Results | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual vs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual Generation | LTA Generation | Actual vs. LTA | Prior Year | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
GENERATION (GWh) | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Hydroelectric generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | 2,353 | 889 | 2,013 | 1,378 | 340 | (489 | ) | 1,464 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Canada | 1,292 | 705 | 1,234 | 1,232 | 58 | (527 | ) | 587 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brazil(1) | 894 | 868 | 894 | 868 | - | - | 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||
4,539 | 2,462 | 4,141 | 3,478 | 398 | (1,016 | ) | 2,077 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind energy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | 295 | 150 | 341 | 236 | (46 | ) | (86 | ) | 145 | |||||||||||||||||||
Canada | 146 | 151 | 238 | 238 | (92 | ) | (87 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
441 | 301 | 579 | 474 | (138 | ) | (173 | ) | 140 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 174 | 208 | 240 | 97 | (66 | ) | 111 | (34 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Total generation(2) | 5,154 | 2,971 | 4,960 | 4,049 | 194 | (1,078 | ) | 2,183 |
(1) | In Brazil, assured generation levels are used as a proxy for long-term average. |
(2) | Includes 100% of generation from equity-accounted investments. |
We compare actual generation levels against the long-term average to highlight the impact of one of the important factors that affect the variability of our business results. In the short-term, we recognize that hydrology will vary from one period to the next; over time however, we expect our facilities will continue to produce in line with their long-term averages, which have proven to be reliable indicators of performance.
Accordingly, we present our generation and the corresponding Adjusted EBITDA, funds from operations and adjusted funds from operations on both an actual generation and a long-term average basis. See “Adjusted EBITDA and Funds from Operations on a Pro forma Basis Assuming Long-term Average”.
Generation levels during the three months ended September 30, 2013 totaled 5,154 GWh, an increase of 2,183 GWh as compared to the same period of the prior year.
The hydroelectric portfolio generated 4,539 GWh which is above the long-term average of 4,141 GWh. Generation increased 2,077 GWh as compared to the same period of the prior year. Generation from existing hydroelectric assets was 3,688 GWh compared to 2,462 GWh for the same period in the prior year. Generation in the third quarter of 2012 was well below long-term average due to dry conditions across most of the portfolio. Recent acquisitions and assets reaching commercial operations resulted in contributions to generation of 851 GWh compared to a long-term average of 701 GWh.
The wind portfolio generated 441 GWh which is below the long-term average of 579 GWh. Generation increased 140 GWh compared to the same period in the prior year. The facilities recently acquired in California resulted in generation increasing by 82 GWh, and existing wind facilities contributed an additional 58 GWh compared to the prior year attributable to stronger wind conditions across the U.S. portfolio.
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NET INCOME, ADJUSTED EBITDA, FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTED FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS |
The following table reflects Adjusted EBITDA, funds from operations, adjusted funds from operations, and reconciliation to net income (loss) for the three months ended September 30: |
(MILLIONS, EXCEPT AS NOTED) | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||
Generation (GWh) - LTA | 4,960 | 4,049 | ||||||
Generation (GWh) - actual | 5,154 | 2,971 | ||||||
Revenues | $ | 392 | $ | 229 | ||||
Other income | 1 | 2 | ||||||
Share of cash earnings from equity-accounted investments | 7 | 3 | ||||||
Direct operating costs | (140 | ) | (116 | ) | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | 260 | 118 | ||||||
Interest expense – borrowings | (105 | ) | (99 | ) | ||||
Management service costs | (9 | ) | (10 | ) | ||||
Current income taxes | (4 | ) | 1 | |||||
Less: cash portion of non-controlling interests | ||||||||
Preferred equity | (10 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||
Participating non-controlling interests - in operating subsidiaries | (24 | ) | 4 | |||||
Funds from operations(1) | 108 | 11 | ||||||
Less: sustaining capital expenditures | (14 | ) | (13 | ) | ||||
Adjusted funds from operations(1) | 94 | (2 | ) | |||||
Add: cash portion of non-controlling interests | 34 | (1 | ) | |||||
Add: sustaining capital expenditures | 14 | 13 | ||||||
Other items: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (133 | ) | (117 | ) | ||||
Unrealized financial instrument gain (loss) | 11 | 6 | ||||||
Share of non-cash loss from equity-accounted investments | (4 | ) | (5 | ) | ||||
Deferred income tax recovery | 10 | 37 | ||||||
Other | 2 | 10 | ||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 28 | $ | (59 | ) | |||
Net income (loss) attributable to: | ||||||||
Non-controlling interests | ||||||||
Preferred equity | $ | 10 | $ | 4 | ||||
Participating non-controlling interests - in operating subsidiaries | 8 | (11 | ) | |||||
Participating non-controlling interests - in a holding subsidiary - | ||||||||
Redeemable/Exchangeable units held by Brookfield | 5 | (26 | ) | |||||
Limited partners' equity | 5 | (26 | ) | |||||
Basic and diluted earnings per LP Unit (2) | $ | 0.04 | $ | (0.20 | ) |
(1) | Non-IFRS measures. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS Measures”. |
(2) | Average LP Units outstanding during the period totaled 133.0 million (2012:132.9 million). |
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Net income (loss) is one important measure of profitability, in particular because it has a standardized meaning under IFRS. The presentation of net income (loss) on an IFRS basis for our business will often lead to the recognition of a loss even though the underlying cash flow generated by the assets is supported by high margins and stable, long-term contracts. The primary reason for this is that we recognize a significantly higher level of depreciation for our assets than we are required to reinvest in the business as sustaining capital expenditures.
As a result, we also measure our financial results based on Adjusted EBITDA, funds from operations, adjusted funds from operations, and net asset value to provide readers with an assessment of the cash flow generated by our assets and the residual cash flow retained to fund distributions and growth initiatives.
Revenues totaled $392 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, representing a year-over-year increase of $163 million. Approximately $120 million is attributable to generation levels at existing facilities that were significantly higher than the prior year, while approximately $58 million of the increase in revenues was attributable to generation from facilities acquired or commissioned within the last year. Revenues were negatively impacted by the appreciation of the U.S. dollar relative to the Brazilian real.
Direct operating costs totaled $140 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, representing a year-over-year increase of $24 million. The increase is primarily attributable to the growth in our portfolio.
Interest expense totaled $105 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, representing a year-over-year increase of $6 million due to increased borrowings related to growth in our portfolio. Our average annualized interest rate on subsidiary borrowings was 6.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2013, (2012: 6.7%). Lower borrowing costs associated with the early repayment of higher-yielding subsidiary borrowings in the prior year provided savings of $13 million. Borrowing costs increased by $21 million with the financing related to the growth in our portfolio.
Management service costs reflect a base fee of $20 million annually plus 1.25% of the growth in total capitalization value. Management service costs totaled $9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, a decrease of $1 million from the prior year due to a lower fair market value of the limited partnership units.
The cash portion of non-controlling interests for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was $34 million, an increase of $35 million as compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase is attributable to higher year-over-year revenues from existing facilities, revenues from facilities acquired or commissioned within the last year, and an increase in distributions to preferred shareholders of $7 million.
Funds from operations totaled $108 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, which was $97 million higher year-over-year, with the return to more normal generation levels and the contribution from assets acquired or commissioned within the last year, which amounted to $13 million of the increase.
Depreciation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2013 increased by $16 million primarily due to assets acquired or commissioned within the last year.
Net income was $28 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 (2012: loss of $59 million).
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SEGMENTED DISCLOSURES |
HYDROELECTRIC |
The following table reflects the results of our hydroelectric operations for the three months ended September 30: |
(MILLIONS, EXCEPT AS NOTED) | 2013 | |||||||||||||||
United States | Canada | Brazil | Total | |||||||||||||
Generation (GWh) – LTA(1) | 2,013 | 1,234 | 894 | 4,141 | ||||||||||||
Generation (GWh) – actual(1) | 2,353 | 1,292 | 894 | 4,539 | ||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 160 | $ | 93 | $ | 69 | $ | 322 | ||||||||
Other income | - | - | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Share of cash earnings from equity- | ||||||||||||||||
accounted investments | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||||||||||||
Direct operating costs | (54 | ) | (18 | ) | (24 | ) | (96 | ) | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(2) | 111 | 76 | 47 | 234 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense - borrowings | (38 | ) | (17 | ) | (5 | ) | (60 | ) | ||||||||
Current income taxes | - | - | (4 | ) | (4 | ) | ||||||||||
Cash portion of non-controlling interests | (15 | ) | - | (2 | ) | (17 | ) | |||||||||
Funds from operations(2) | $ | 58 | $ | 59 | $ | 36 | $ | 153 |
(1) | Includes 100% generation from equity-accounted investments. |
(2) | Non-IFRS measures. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS Measures”. |
(MILLIONS, EXCEPT AS NOTED) | 2012 | |||||||||||||||
United States | Canada | Brazil | Total | |||||||||||||
Generation (GWh) – LTA(1) | 1,378 | 1,232 | 868 | 3,478 | ||||||||||||
Generation (GWh) – actual(1) | 889 | 705 | 868 | 2,462 | ||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 55 | $ | 42 | $ | 83 | $ | 180 | ||||||||
Other income | - | - | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||
Share of cash earnings from equity- | ||||||||||||||||
accounted investments | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||
Direct operating costs | (32 | ) | (15 | ) | (31 | ) | (78 | ) | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(2) | 23 | 28 | 56 | 107 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense - borrowings | (34 | ) | (18 | ) | (8 | ) | (60 | ) | ||||||||
Current income taxes | 5 | - | (4 | ) | 1 | |||||||||||
Cash portion of non-controlling interests | 4 | - | (2 | ) | 2 | |||||||||||
Funds from operations(2) | $ | (2 | ) | $ | 10 | $ | 42 | $ | 50 |
(1) | Includes 100% generation from equity-accounted investments. |
(2) | Non-IFRS measures. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS Measures”. |
United States
Generation from the U.S. portfolio was 2,353 GWh for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the long-term average of 2,013 GWh and prior year generation of 889 GWh. The increase from prior year was driven by an additional 796 GWh of generation from the recently acquired assets in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Maine and a significant increase in generation from the existing facilities in New York and Louisiana, which provided an additional 537 GWh. In 2012, sustained dry conditions, and low levels of precipitation at most of our U.S. facilities resulted in generation levels being well below long-term average.
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Revenues totaled $160 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 representing a year-over-year increase of $105 million. Approximately $70 million is attributable to the increase in generation levels at existing facilities, and approximately $39 million is from facilities acquired within the last year.
Funds from operations totaled $58 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, a year-over-year increase of $60 million. Funds from operations were impacted by the increase in Adjusted EBITDA net of the cash portion of non-controlling interests.
Canada
Generation from the Canadian portfolio was 1,292 GWh for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the long-term average of 1,234 GWh and prior year generation of 705 GWh. Results were slightly above long-term average, with strong inflows at our Ontario assets. The increase in generation from prior year is primarily due to the return to more normal generation levels relative to the very dry conditions in the same period last year.
Revenues totaled $93 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, representing a year-over-year increase of $51 million, primarily due to the increased generation levels in the current quarter.
Funds from operations totaled $59 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, representing a year-over-year increase of $49 million, primarily attributed to the significantly higher revenues.
Brazil
Generation from the Brazilian portfolio was 894 GWh for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the prior year generation of 868 GWh. The increase in generation is attributable to facilities acquired and commissioned within the last year.
Our risk of a generation shortfall in Brazil continues to be minimized by participation in a hydrological balancing pool administered by the government of Brazil. This program mitigates hydrology risk by assuring that all participants receive, at any particular point in time, a reference amount of electricity (assured energy), irrespective of the actual volume of energy generated. The program reallocates energy, transferring surplus energy from those who generated in excess of their assured energy to those who generate less than their assured energy, up to the total generation within the pool.
Revenues totaled $69 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, representing a year-over-year decrease of $14 million. The appreciation of the U.S. dollar compared to the Brazilian real lowered revenue by $11 million.
Funds from operations totaled $36 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 representing a year-over-year decrease of $6 million. Funds from operations were impacted by the decrease in revenues, and by lower interest expense from the repayment of higher-yielding subsidiary borrowings within the last year.
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WIND |
The following table reflects the results of our wind operations for the three months ended September 30: |
(MILLIONS, EXCEPT FOR AS NOTED) | 2013 | |||||||||||
United States | Canada | Total | ||||||||||
Generation (GWh) – LTA(1) | 341 | 238 | 579 | |||||||||
Generation (GWh) – actual(1) | 295 | 146 | 441 | |||||||||
Revenues | $ | 34 | $ | 19 | $ | 53 | ||||||
Direct operating costs | (10 | ) | (5 | ) | (15 | ) | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(2) | 24 | 14 | 38 | |||||||||
Interest expense - borrowings | (11 | ) | (10 | ) | (21 | ) | ||||||
Cash portion of non-controlling interests | (7 | ) | - | (7 | ) | |||||||
Funds from operations(2) | $ | 6 | $ | 4 | $ | 10 |
(1) | Includes 100% generation from equity-accounted investments. |
(2) | Non-IFRS measures. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS Measures”. |
(MILLIONS, EXCEPT FOR AS NOTED) | 2012 | |||||||||||
United States | Canada | Total | ||||||||||
Generation (GWh) – LTA(1) | �� | 236 | 238 | 474 | ||||||||
Generation (GWh) – actual(1) | 150 | 151 | 301 | |||||||||
Revenues | $ | 17 | $ | 18 | $ | 35 | ||||||
Direct operating costs | (11 | ) | (4 | ) | (15 | ) | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(2) | 6 | 14 | 20 | |||||||||
Interest expense - borrowings | (7 | ) | (11 | ) | (18 | ) | ||||||
Cash portion of non-controlling interests | 2 | - | 2 | |||||||||
Funds from operations(2) | $ | 1 | $ | 3 | $ | 4 |
(1) | Includes 100% generation from equity-accounted investments. |
(2) | Non-IFRS measures. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS Measures”. |
United States
Generation from our U.S. wind portfolio was 295 GWh for the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the long-term average of 341 GWh and prior year generation of 150 GWh. The increase in generation from prior year is primarily attributable to the facilities acquired in California in the first quarter of 2013, and from stronger wind conditions experienced during the current quarter as compared to the prior year period.
Revenues totaled $34 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, representing a year-over-year increase of $17 million. The increase in revenues is attributable to generation from the assets acquired in California in the first quarter, and higher generation resulting from stronger wind conditions.
Funds from operations totaled $6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013. Funds from operations were positively impacted by the increase Adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by increased borrowing costs associated with the recently acquired facilities and an increase in the cash portion of non-controlling interests.
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Canada
Generation from our Canadian wind portfolio was 146 GWh for the three months ended September 30, 2013, below the long-term average of 238 GWh due to wind conditions.
Revenues and funds from operations totaled $19 million and $4 million, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2013, which is virtually unchanged from the same period of the prior year.
FINANCIAL REVIEW FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
The following table reflects the actual and long-term average generation for the nine months ended September 30:
Variance of Results | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual vs. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual Generation | LTA Generation | Actual vs. LTA | Prior Year | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
GENERATION (GWh) | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Hydroelectric generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | 7,856 | 4,466 | 7,231 | 5,336 | 625 | (870 | ) | 3,390 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Canada | 4,093 | 2,999 | 3,891 | 3,797 | 202 | (798 | ) | 1,094 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Brazil(1) | 2,733 | 2,546 | 2,733 | 2,546 | - | - | 187 | |||||||||||||||||||||
14,682 | 10,011 | 13,855 | 11,679 | 827 | (1,668 | ) | 4,671 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind energy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United States | 970 | 461 | 1,067 | 646 | (97 | ) | (185 | ) | 509 | |||||||||||||||||||
Canada | 747 | 765 | 854 | 854 | (107 | ) | (89 | ) | (18 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
1,717 | 1,226 | 1,921 | 1,500 | (204 | ) | (274 | ) | 491 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 555 | 652 | 680 | 417 | (125 | ) | 235 | (97 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Total generation(2) | 16,954 | 11,889 | 16,456 | 13,596 | 498 | (1,707 | ) | 5,065 |
(1) | In Brazil, assured generation levels are used as a proxy for long-term average. |
(2) | Includes 100% of generation from equity-accounted investments. |
Generation levels during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 totaled 16,954 GWh, an increase of 5,065 GWh as compared to the same period of the prior year.
Generation from the hydroelectric portfolio totaled 14,682 GWh, above the long-term average of 13,855 GWh and an increase of 4,671 GWh as compared to the same period of the prior year. Generation from existing hydroelectric assets was 12,039 GWh compared to 10,011 GWh for the same period in the prior year and the contribution from facilities acquired and commissioned within the last year was 2,643 GWh. The variance in year-over-year results reflects increased generation levels from existing facilities, and the contributions from assets acquired and commissioned in the U.S. and in Brazil.
Generation from the wind portfolio totaled 1,717 GWh, below the long-term average of 1,921 GWh and an increase of 491 GWh as compared to the same period of the prior year. The increase from prior year is a result of generation increasing by 273 GWh related to facilities recently acquired in the United States, and stronger wind conditions. The prior year results also do not reflect a full nine months of operations for assets acquired or commissioned.
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NET INCOME, ADJUSTED EBITDA, FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS AND ADJUSTED FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS |
The following table reflects Adjusted EBITDA, funds from operations, adjusted funds from operations, and reconciliation to net income for the nine months ended September 30: |
(MILLIONS, EXCEPT AS NOTED) | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||
Generation (GWh) - LTA | 16,456 | 13,596 | ||||||
Generation (GWh) - actual | 16,954 | 11,889 | ||||||
Revenues | $ | 1,313 | $ | 992 | ||||
Other income | 5 | 12 | ||||||
Share of cash earnings from equity-accounted investments | 19 | 11 | ||||||
Direct operating costs | (401 | ) | (358 | ) | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | 936 | 657 | ||||||
Interest expense – borrowings | (313 | ) | (313 | ) | ||||
Management service costs | (32 | ) | (25 | ) | ||||
Current income taxes | (15 | ) | (12 | ) | ||||
Less: cash portion of non-controlling interests | ||||||||
Preferred equity | (27 | ) | (10 | ) | ||||
Participating non-controlling interests - in operating subsidiaries | (92 | ) | (24 | ) | ||||
Funds from operations(1) | 457 | 273 | ||||||
Less: sustaining capital expenditures | (42 | ) | (39 | ) | ||||
Adjusted funds from operations(1) | 415 | 234 | ||||||
Add: cash portion of non-controlling interests | 119 | 34 | ||||||
Add: sustaining capital expenditures | 42 | 39 | ||||||
Other items: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (398 | ) | (360 | ) | ||||
Unrealized financial instrument gain (loss) | 30 | (6 | ) | |||||
Share of non-cash loss from equity-accounted investments | (10 | ) | (13 | ) | ||||
Deferred income tax (expense) recovery | (1 | ) | 40 | |||||
Other | (6 | ) | 1 | |||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 191 | $ | (31 | ) | |||
Net income (loss) attributable to: | ||||||||
Non-controlling interests | ||||||||
Preferred equity | $ | 27 | $ | 10 | ||||
Participating non-controlling interests - in operating subsidiaries | 48 | (26 | ) | |||||
General partnership interest in a holding subsidiary held by Brookfield | 1 | - | ||||||
Participating non-controlling interests - in a holding subsidiary - | ||||||||
Redeemable/Exchangeable units held by Brookfield | 57 | (8 | ) | |||||
Limited partners' equity | 58 | (7 | ) | |||||
Basic and diluted earnings per LP Unit (2) | $ | 0.44 | $ | (0.06 | ) |
(1) | Non-IFRS measures. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS Measures”. |
(2) | Average LP Units outstanding during the period totaled 132.9 million (2012:132.9 million). |
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Revenues totaled $1,313 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, representing a year-over-year increase of $321 million. The increase is attributable to generation levels at existing facilities that were significantly higher than the prior year which experienced drier than normal conditions and below average precipitation across the portfolio. In addition, approximately $173 million of the increase is attributable to generation from facilities acquired or commissioned within the last year. Revenues were also impacted by the appreciation of the U.S. dollar as compared to the Brazilian real.
Direct operating costs totaled $401 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, representing a year-over-year increase of $43 million. The increase is primarily attributable to facilities acquired or commissioned within the last year, partially offset by cost savings resulting from the appreciation of the U.S. dollar relative to the Brazilian real.
Interest expense totaled $313 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, which is consistent year-over-year. Lower borrowing costs are attributable to the early repayment of higher-yielding subsidiary borrowings in the prior year which provided savings of $56 million, and savings of $5 million from the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates. Borrowing costs increased by $61 million with the financing related to the growth in our portfolio.
Management service costs reflect a base fee of $20 million annually plus 1.25% of the growth in total capitalization value. Management services costs totaled $32 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, which is $7 million higher than the same period in the prior year primarily due to the increase in the fair market value of the limited partnership units, increased corporate borrowings and the issuance of preferred equity.
The cash portion of non-controlling interests for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $119 million as compared to $34 million in the prior year. The increase is attributable to higher year-over year revenues from existing facilities, revenues from facilities acquired or commissioned within the last year, and an increase in distributions to preferred shareholders of $17 million.
Funds from operations totaled $457 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, which was $184 million higher year-over-year. The increase is primarily attributed to the increase in generation with a return to long-term average levels. The cash portion of non-controlling interests and management service costs partially offset the increase.
Depreciation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 increased by $55 million due to assets acquired or commissioned within the last year, which was partly offset by a $15 million decrease in depreciation due to change in estimated service lives of certain assets.
Net income was $191 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (2012: net loss $31 million).
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SEGMENTED DISCLOSURES |
HYDROELECTRIC |
The following table reflects the results of our hydroelectric operations for the nine months ended September 30: |
(MILLIONS, EXCEPT AS NOTED) | 2013 | |||||||||||||||
United States | Canada | Brazil | Total | |||||||||||||
Generation (GWh) – LTA(1) | 7,231 | 3,891 | 2,733 | 13,855 | ||||||||||||
Generation (GWh) – actual(1) | 7,856 | 4,093 | 2,733 | 14,682 | ||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 546 | $ | 294 | $ | 223 | $ | 1,063 | ||||||||
Other income | - | - | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||
Share of cash earnings from equity- | ||||||||||||||||
accounted investments | 11 | 4 | 4 | 19 | ||||||||||||
Direct operating costs | (150 | ) | (55 | ) | (72 | ) | (277 | ) | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(2) | 407 | 243 | 160 | 810 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense - borrowings | (111 | ) | (50 | ) | (18 | ) | (179 | ) | ||||||||
Current income taxes | (3 | ) | - | (13 | ) | (16 | ) | |||||||||
Cash portion of non-controlling interests | (57 | ) | - | (9 | ) | (66 | ) | |||||||||
Funds from operations(2) | $ | 236 | $ | 193 | $ | 120 | $ | 549 |
(1) | Includes 100% generation from equity-accounted investments. |
(2) | Non-IFRS measures. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS Measures”. |
(MILLIONS, EXCEPT AS NOTED) | 2012 | |||||||||||||||
United States | Canada | Brazil | Total | |||||||||||||
Generation (GWh) – LTA(1) | 5,336 | 3,797 | 2,546 | 11,679 | ||||||||||||
Generation (GWh) – actual(1) | 4,466 | 2,999 | 2,546 | 10,011 | ||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 343 | $ | 207 | $ | 262 | $ | 812 | ||||||||
Other income | 1 | 2 | 9 | 12 | ||||||||||||
Share of cash earnings from equity- | 5 | 2 | 4 | 11 | ||||||||||||
accounted investments | ||||||||||||||||
Direct operating costs | (110 | ) | (48 | ) | (89 | ) | (247 | ) | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(2) | 239 | 163 | 186 | 588 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense - borrowings | (102 | ) | (51 | ) | (51 | ) | (204 | ) | ||||||||
Current income taxes | 1 | - | (13 | ) | (12 | ) | ||||||||||
Cash portion of non-controlling interests | (12 | ) | - | (10 | ) | (22 | ) | |||||||||
Funds from operations(2) | $ | 126 | $ | 112 | $ | 112 | $ | 350 |
(1) | Includes 100% generation from equity-accounted investments. |
(2) | Non-IFRS measures. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS Measures”. |
United States
Generation from the U.S. portfolio was 7,856 GWh for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the long-term average of 7,231 GWh and prior year generation of 4,466 GWh. The increase from prior year was driven by an additional 2,484 GWh from the recently acquired assets in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Maine and a significant increase in generation from existing assets. In the prior year, dry conditions in New York and the mid-western United States resulted in generation levels being well below long-term average.
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Revenues totaled $546 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 representing a year-over-year increase of $203 million. Approximately $114 million of the increase in revenues is attributable to generation from the facilities acquired within the last year, and the remaining is attributable to the increase in generation levels at existing facilities.
Funds from operations totaled $236 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, an increase of $110 million from prior year. Funds from operations were impacted by the increase in Adjusted EBITDA net of the cash portion of non-controlling interests.
Canada
Generation from the Canadian portfolio was 4,093 GWh for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the long-term average of 3,891 GWh and to prior year generation of 2,999 GWh. Results were above long-term average, with strong inflows at our Ontario assets. The increase in generation from prior year was primarily due to the return to normal hydrology conditions in the current period as lower inflows associated with drier than usual conditions were experienced across eastern Canada in the prior year.
Revenues totaled $294 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, representing a year-over-year increase of $87 million, primarily due to the increased generation levels in the current year.
Funds from operations totaled $193 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, representing a year-over-year increase of $81 million. Funds from operations were significantly impacted by the increase in revenues.
Brazil
Generation from the Brazilian portfolio was 2,733 GWh for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the prior year generation of 2,546 GWh. The increase in generation is primarily attributable to one facility acquired and two commissioned within the last year.
Revenues totaled $223 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, representing a year-over-year decrease of $39 million. Revenues declined with appreciation of the U.S. dollar compared to the Brazilian real by $30 million, and were higher by $10 million due to generation from facilities acquired or commissioned within the last year. In addition, lower allocated energy volumes which allow us to purchase power at cost and re-sell at contracted rates added $18 million to costs, with incremental revenues included in revenues.
Funds from operations totaled $120 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 representing a year-over-year increase of $8 million. Funds from operations were positively impacted by the $33 million decrease in interest expense from the repayment of higher-yielding subsidiary borrowings within the last year, and lower direct operating costs. The decrease in revenues negatively impacted funds from operations.
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WIND
The following table reflects the results of our wind operations for the nine months ended September 30:
(MILLIONS, EXCEPT FOR AS NOTED) | 2013 | |||||||||||
United States | Canada | Total | ||||||||||
Generation (GWh) – LTA(1) | 1,067 | 854 | 1,921 | |||||||||
Generation (GWh) – actual(1) | 970 | 747 | 1,717 | |||||||||
Revenues | $ | 107 | $ | 93 | $ | 200 | ||||||
Direct operating costs | (30 | ) | (15 | ) | (45 | ) | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(2) | 77 | 78 | 155 | |||||||||
Interest expense - borrowings | (29 | ) | (34 | ) | (63 | ) | ||||||
Cash portion of non-controlling interests | (26 | ) | - | (26 | ) | |||||||
Funds from operations(2) | $ | 22 | $ | 44 | $ | 66 |
(1) | Includes 100% generation from equity-accounted investments. |
(2) | Non-IFRS measures. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS Measures”. |
(MILLIONS, EXCEPT FOR AS NOTED) | 2012 | |||||||||||
United States | Canada | Total | ||||||||||
Generation (GWh) – LTA(1) | 646 | 854 | 1,500 | |||||||||
Generation (GWh) – actual(1) | 461 | 765 | 1,226 | |||||||||
Revenues | $ | 42 | $ | 89 | $ | 131 | ||||||
Direct operating costs | (20 | ) | (13 | ) | (33 | ) | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(2) | 22 | 76 | 98 | |||||||||
Interest expense - borrowings | (17 | ) | (32 | ) | (49 | ) | ||||||
Cash portion of non-controlling interests | (2 | ) | - | (2 | ) | |||||||
Funds from operations(2) | $ | 3 | $ | 44 | $ | 47 |
(1) | Includes 100% generation from equity-accounted investments. |
(2) | Non-IFRS measures. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS Measures”. |
United States
Generation from our U.S. wind portfolio was 970 GWh for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, lower than the long-term average of 1,067 GWh and significantly higher than the prior year generation of 461 GWh. The increase in generation from prior year is attributable to the facilities acquired or commissioned within the last year, and from stronger wind conditions.
Revenues totaled $107 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, representing a year-over-year increase of $65 million. The increase in revenues is primarily attributable to generation from the assets acquired within the last year, a full nine months of contribution from generation delivered under power purchase agreements, and from stronger wind conditions.
Funds from operations totaled $22 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to $3 million in the prior year. Funds from operations were positively impacted by the increase in revenues, and partially offset by increases in interest expense, direct operating costs, and the cash portion of non-controlling interest associated with the growth of the portfolio. The prior year result also does not reflect a full nine months of operations for assets acquired or commissioned.
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Canada
Generation from our Canadian wind portfolio was 747 GWh for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, below the long-term average of 854 GWh.
Revenues and funds from operations totaled $93 million and $44 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, virtually unchanged from the prior year.
ANALYSIS OF CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
NET ASSET VALUE
The following table presents our net asset value:
Total | Per Share | |||||||||||||||
Sep 30 | Dec 31 | Sep 30 | Dec 31 | |||||||||||||
(MILLIONS, EXCEPT AS NOTED) | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, at fair value | ||||||||||||||||
Hydroelectric(1) | $ | 13,626 | $ | 13,005 | $ | 51.36 | $ | 49.04 | ||||||||
Wind energy | 2,614 | 2,244 | 9.85 | 8.46 | ||||||||||||
Other | 68 | 71 | 0.26 | 0.27 | ||||||||||||
16,308 | 15,320 | 61.47 | 57.77 | |||||||||||||
Development assets | 455 | 382 | 1.72 | 1.44 | ||||||||||||
Equity-accounted investments | 314 | 344 | 1.18 | 1.30 | ||||||||||||
Working capital and other, net | 150 | 149 | 0.57 | 0.56 | ||||||||||||
Long-term debt and credit facilities | (6,654 | ) | (6,119 | ) | (25.09 | ) | (23.07 | ) | ||||||||
Participating non-controlling interests - in operating | ||||||||||||||||
subsidiaries | (1,188 | ) | (1,028 | ) | (4.48 | ) | (3.88 | ) | ||||||||
Preferred equity | (821 | ) | (500 | ) | (3.09 | ) | (1.89 | ) | ||||||||
Net asset value(2) | $ | 8,564 | $ | 8,548 | $ | 32.28 | $ | 32.23 | ||||||||
Net asset value attributable to: (3) | ||||||||||||||||
General partnership interest in a holding subsidiary | ||||||||||||||||
held by Brookfield | $ | 86 | $ | 85 | $ | 32.28 | $ | 32.23 | ||||||||
Participating non-controlling interests - in a holding | ||||||||||||||||
subsidiary - Redeemable /Exchangeable units | ||||||||||||||||
held by Brookfield | 4,186 | 4,179 | 32.28 | 32.23 | ||||||||||||
Limited partners' equity | 4,292 | 4,284 | 32.28 | 32.23 | ||||||||||||
$ | 8,564 | $ | 8,548 |
(1) | Includes $35 million of intangible assets (2012: $44 million). |
(2) | Non-IFRS measure. See "Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS Measures". |
(3) | Net asset value per share is based on LP Units, Redeemable/Exchangeable units and General partnership units outstanding as at September 30, 2013 of 133.0 million, 129.7 million and 2.6 million respectively (2012: 132.9 million, 129.7 million and 2.6 million respectively). |
Net asset value totaled approximately $8.6 billion as at September 30, 2013, an increase of $16 million from December 31, 2012. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, over 590 MW of hydroelectric and wind facilities were acquired or commissioned and consolidated into the operating results, and we continued to invest in construction and development of new renewable power projects. These investments totaled $1.6 billion, and were partially offset by the changes in foreign exchange rates in the amount of $471 million. The net asset value was also impacted by the issuance of preferred shares, and additional long-term debt associated with portfolio growth and refinancing of indebtedness on existing renewable power generating facilities. |
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Property, Plant, Equipment and Development Assets |
The assets deployed in our renewable power operations are revalued on an annual basis, with the exception of foreign exchange impacts which are calculated quarterly. |
We value our assets based on discounted cash flows over a 20-year period and key assumptions utilized in 2012 were as follows: |
United States | Canada | Brazil | ||||||||||
Discount rate | 5.7% | 5.2% | 9.4% | |||||||||
Terminal capitalization rate | 7.0% | 6.5% | N/A | |||||||||
Exit date | 2032 | 2032 | 2029 |
NET ASSET VALUE FOR HYDROELECTRIC FACILITIES |
The following table presents the net asset value of the hydroelectric facilities: |
Sep 30 | Dec 31 | |||||||||||||||||||
(MILLIONS) | United States | Canada | Brazil | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||
Hydroelectric power assets(1) | $ | 5,966 | $ | 5,196 | $ | 2,464 | $ | 13,626 | $ | 13,005 | ||||||||||
Development assets | 112 | 265 | 25 | 402 | 369 | |||||||||||||||
Equity-accounted investments | 197 | 57 | 60 | 314 | 344 | |||||||||||||||
6,275 | 5,518 | 2,549 | 14,342 | 13,718 | ||||||||||||||||
Working capital and other, net | 154 | 13 | 118 | 285 | 286 | |||||||||||||||
Subsidiary borrowings | (2,179 | ) | (1,184 | ) | (255 | ) | (3,618 | ) | (3,258 | ) | ||||||||||
Participating non-controlling interests - | ||||||||||||||||||||
in operating subsidiaries | (654 | ) | (27 | ) | (246 | ) | (927 | ) | (737 | ) | ||||||||||
Net asset value(2) | $ | 3,596 | $ | 4,320 | $ | 2,166 | $ | 10,082 | $ | 10,009 |
(1) | Includes $35 million of intangible assets (2012: $44 million). |
(2) | Non-IFRS measure. See "Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS Measures". |
The net asset value of hydroelectric facilities was $10.1 billion as at September 30, 2013, an increase of $73 million from December 31, 2012. The increase was primarily attributable to the acquisition of a 360 MW portfolio of hydroelectric facilities in Northeastern United States and the step acquisition of the 83 MW facility in British Columbia in the amount of $927 million partially offset by the impact on property, plant and equipment of changes in foreign exchange rates in the amount of $404 million. The net asset value was impacted by additional borrowings as a result of our portfolio growth.
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NET ASSET VALUE FOR WIND FACILITIES |
The following table presents the net asset value of our wind facilities: |
Sep 30 | Dec 31 | |||||||||||||||
(MILLIONS) | United States | Canada | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||
Wind power assets | $ | 1,254 | $ | 1,360 | $ | 2,614 | $ | 2,244 | ||||||||
Development assets | 27 | 26 | 53 | 13 | ||||||||||||
1,281 | 1,386 | 2,667 | 2,257 | |||||||||||||
Working capital and other, net | 51 | (42 | ) | 9 | (55 | ) | ||||||||||
Subsidiary borrowings | (654 | ) | (755 | ) | (1,409 | ) | (1,089 | ) | ||||||||
Participating non-controlling interests - | ||||||||||||||||
in operating subsidiaries | (253 | ) | (8 | ) | (261 | ) | (291 | ) | ||||||||
Net asset value(1) | $ | 425 | $ | 581 | $ | 1,006 | $ | 822 |
(1) | Non-IFRS measure. See "Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS Measures". |
The net asset value of wind facilities was $1.0 billion as at September 30, 2013, compared to $822 million as at December 31, 2012. This increase is primarily due to the acquisition of 165 MW of wind assets in California in the amount of $421 million, partially offset by the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates in the amount of $52 million. Partially offsetting the increase were subsidiary borrowings attributable to the recent acquisition as well as the re-financing associated with an Ontario wind facility.
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SEGMENTED NET ASSET VALUE |
The following table provides a breakdown of our consolidated net asset value: |
Corporate | Sep 30 | Dec-31 | ||||||||||||||||||
(MILLIONS) | Hydroelectric | Wind energy | and other | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, at fair value(1) | $ | 13,626 | $ | 2,614 | $ | 68 | $ | 16,308 | $ | 15,320 | ||||||||||
Development assets | 402 | 53 | - | 455 | 382 | |||||||||||||||
Equity-accounted investments | 314 | - | - | 314 | 344 | |||||||||||||||
14,342 | 2,667 | 68 | 17,077 | 16,046 | ||||||||||||||||
Working capital and other, net | 285 | 9 | (144 | ) | 150 | 149 | ||||||||||||||
Long-term debt and credit facilities | (3,618 | ) | (1,409 | ) | (1,627 | ) | (6,654 | ) | (6,119 | ) | ||||||||||
Participating non-controlling interests - in | ||||||||||||||||||||
operating subsidiaries | (927 | ) | (261 | ) | - | (1,188 | ) | (1,028 | ) | |||||||||||
Preferred equity | - | - | (821 | ) | (821 | ) | (500 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net asset value(2) | $ | 10,082 | $ | 1,006 | $ | (2,524 | ) | $ | 8,564 | $ | 8,548 | |||||||||
Deferred income tax liabilities | (2,414 | ) | (2,349 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Deferred income tax assets | 112 | 81 | ||||||||||||||||||
Values not recognized under IFRS | (392 | ) | - | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 5,870 | $ | 6,280 | |||||||||||||||||
General partnership interest in a holding | ||||||||||||||||||||
subsidiary held by Brookfield | $ | 59 | $ | 63 | ||||||||||||||||
Participating non-controlling interests - in a | ||||||||||||||||||||
holding subsidiary - Redeemable | ||||||||||||||||||||
/Exchangeable units held by Brookfield | 2,869 | 3,070 | ||||||||||||||||||
Limited partners' equity | 2,942 | 3,147 | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 5,870 | $ | 6,280 |
(1) | Includes $35 million of intangible assets (2012: $44 million). |
(2) | Non-IFRS measure. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS Measures”. |
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
A key element of our financing strategy is to raise the majority our debt in the form of asset-specific, non-recourse borrowings at our subsidiaries on an investment grade basis. As at September 30, 2013, long-term indebtedness increased from December 31, 2012 as a result of the portfolio growth. The debt to capitalization ratio increased to 39% from 38% at December 31, 2012 primarily due to the increase in subsidiary borrowings to fund the portfolio growth. |
The following table summarizes the capitalization using book values:
Sep 30 | Dec 31 | ||||||
(MILLIONS) | 2013 | 2012 | |||||
Credit facilities(1) | $ | 178 | $ | 268 | |||
Corporate borrowings(1) | 1,449 | 1,504 | |||||
Subsidiary borrowings(2) | 5,027 | 4,347 | |||||
Long-term indebtedness | 6,654 | 6,119 | |||||
Preferred equity | 821 | 500 | |||||
Participating non-controlling interests - in operating subsidiaries | 1,188 | 1,028 | |||||
Net asset value(3) | 8,564 | 8,548 | |||||
Total capitalization | $ | 17,227 | $ | 16,195 | |||
Debt to total capitalization(3) | 39% | 38% |
(1) | Issued by a subsidiary of Brookfield Renewable and guaranteed by Brookfield Renewable. The amounts are unsecured. |
(2) | Issued by a subsidiary of Brookfield Renewable and secured against its assets. The amounts are not guaranteed. |
(3) | Non-IFRS measures. See "Cautionary Statement Regarding the Use of Non-IFRS Measures". |
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we completed a number of financings associated with the growth in our portfolio. Highlights include the following:
· | Purchased 88% of the $575 million in operating company notes and 100% of the $125 million in holding notes outstanding with respect to the acquired hydroelectric portfolio in Northeastern United States. The purchase of the tendered notes was partially funded through a non-recourse, 24-month bridge loan of up to $350 million. |
· | Refinanced indebtedness on a 166 MW Ontario wind facility through a C$450 million loan for a term of 18 years at 5.1%. |
· | Refinanced indebtedness on a 51 MW Ontario wind facility through a C$130 million loan for a term of 19 years at 5.0%. |
· | Issued C$175 million of the Series 5 and Series 6 Class A Preference Shares with a fixed, annual, yield of 5%. |
· | With the acquisition of Western Wind, subsidiary borrowings increased by $250 million. |
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Available liquidity
We operate with substantial liquidity, which along with ongoing cash flow from operations enables us to fund growth initiatives, capital expenditures, distributions, and to finance the business on an investment grade basis. |
The following table summarizes the available liquidity:
Sep 30 | Dec 31 | |||||||
(MILLIONS) | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 185 | $ | 137 | ||||
Credit facilities | ||||||||
Authorized credit facilities | 1,480 | 990 | ||||||
Draws on credit facilities | (178 | ) | (268 | ) | ||||
Issued letters of credit | (240 | ) | (182 | ) | ||||
Available portion of credit facilities | 1,062 | 540 | ||||||
Available liquidity | $ | 1,247 | $ | 677 |
Available liquidity is comprised of cash and the unused portion of credit facilities. As at September 30, 2013, we had $1,247 million of available liquidity (December 31, 2012: $677 million) which provides the flexibility to fund ongoing portfolio growth initiatives and to protect against short-term fluctuations in generation.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we expanded the revolving credit facilities from $990 million to $1,280 million and extended the maturity date of all credit facilities to October 31, 2017. In addition, Brookfield Asset Management provided a $200 million committed unsecured revolving credit facility expiring in December 2013, at LIBOR plus 2%.
Long-term debt and credit facilities |
The following table summarizes our principal repayments and maturities as at September 30, 2013: |
(MILLIONS) | Balance of 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | Thereafter | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
Principal repayments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subsidiary borrowings | $ | 50 | $ | 517 | $ | 504 | $ | 264 | $ | 579 | $ | 3,149 | $ | 5,063 | ||||||||||||||
Corporate borrowings and | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
credit facilities | - | - | - | 291 | 178 | 1,165 | 1,634 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Equity-accounted investments | - | - | 35 | 1 | 126 | 8 | 170 | |||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 50 | $ | 517 | $ | 539 | $ | 556 | $ | 883 | $ | 4,322 | $ | 6,867 |
Subsidiary borrowings maturing in 2014 include $375 million on hydroelectric facilities in the United States. All borrowings are expected to be refinanced in the normal course.
The overall maturity profile and average interest rates associated with our borrowings and credit facilities are as follows:
Average term (years) | Average interest rate (%) | |||||||||||||||
Sep 30 | Dec 31 | Sep 30 | Dec 31 | |||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||
Corporate borrowings | 8.0 | 8.7 | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||||||||||||
Subsidiary borrowings | 12.1 | 11.8 | 6.0 | 6.4 | ||||||||||||
Credit facilities | 4.1 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we reduced our borrowing costs and extended the maturity of all our subsidiary borrowings and credit facilities, in an environment where interest rates are near historical lows. |
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CONTRACT PROFILE
We have a predictable profile driven by both long-term power purchase agreements with a weighted-average remaining duration of 19 years, combined with a well-diversified portfolio that reduces variability in our generation volumes. We operate the business on a largely contracted basis to ensure a high degree of predictability in funds from operations. We do however maintain a long-term view that electricity prices and the demand for electricity from renewable sources will rise due to a growing level of acceptance around climate change and the legislated requirements in some areas to diversify away from fossil fuel based generation.
As at September 30, 2013, we had contracted 91% of the 2013 generation output at an average price of $81 per MWh. The following table sets out contracts over the next five years for generation output from existing facilities assuming long-term average hydrology and wind conditions:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 | Balance of 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |||||||||||||||
Generation (GWh) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Contracted(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hydroelectric(2) | 4,130 | 15,920 | 14,294 | 14,002 | 13,384 | |||||||||||||||
Wind energy | 603 | 2,490 | 2,490 | 2,489 | 2,489 | |||||||||||||||
Other | 100 | 134 | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
4,833 | 18,544 | 16,784 | 16,491 | 15,873 | ||||||||||||||||
Uncontracted | 459 | 3,012 | 4,655 | 4,921 | 5,539 | |||||||||||||||
Total long-term average | 5,292 | 21,556 | 21,439 | 21,412 | 21,412 | |||||||||||||||
Long-term average on a proportionate basis(3) | 4,390 | 17,727 | 17,598 | 17,571 | 17,571 | |||||||||||||||
Contracted generation – as at September 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||
% of total generation | 91 | % | 86 | % | 78 | % | 77 | % | 74 | % | ||||||||||
% of total generation on a proportionate basis(3) | 95 | % | 92 | % | 85 | % | 84 | % | 81 | % | ||||||||||
Price per MWh | $ | 81 | $ | 83 | $ | 85 | $ | 85 | $ | 84 |
(1) | Assets under construction are included when long-term average and pricing details are available and the commercial operation date is established in a definitive construction contract. |
(2) | Long-term average for 2014 to 2017 includes generation from one facility in Canada that is currently under construction with estimated commercial operation date in mid-2014. |
(3) | Long-term average on a proportionate basis includes wholly-owned assets, and our share of partially-owned assets and equity-accounted investments. |
The majority of the long-term power sales agreements are with investment-rated or creditworthy counterparties:
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SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
The following table provides a summary of the key line items on the consolidated balance sheets: |
Sep 30 | Dec 31 | |||||||
(MILLIONS) | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, at fair value | $ | 16,336 | $ | 15,658 | ||||
Equity-accounted investments | 314 | 344 | ||||||
Total assets | 17,591 | 16,925 | ||||||
Long-term debt and credit facilities | 6,654 | 6,119 | ||||||
Deferred income tax liabilities | 2,414 | 2,349 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 9,712 | 9,117 | ||||||
Preferred equity | 821 | 500 | ||||||
Participating non-controlling interests - in operating subsidiaries | 1,188 | 1,028 | ||||||
General partnership interest in a holding subsidiary held by Brookfield | 59 | 63 | ||||||
Participating non-controlling interests - in a holding subsidiary - | ||||||||
Redeemable/Exchangeable units held by Brookfield | 2,869 | 3,070 | ||||||
Limited partners' equity | 2,942 | 3,147 | ||||||
Total liabilities and equity | 17,591 | 16,925 |
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Total sustaining capital expenditures are in line with the long-term plan for 2013 and are expected to be between $50 million to $70 million annually.
Project costs on the 45 MW hydroelectric project in British Columbia are expected to be $200 million. The project is progressing on scope, schedule and budget.
GUARANTEES
Brookfield Renewable, on behalf of its subsidiaries, and subsidiaries of Brookfield Renewable provided letters of credit, which include, but are not limited to, guarantees for debt service reserves, capital reserves, construction completion and performance. As at September 30, 2013 letters of credit issued by subsidiaries of Brookfield Renewable amounted to $93 million.
In the normal course of operations, we execute agreements that provide for indemnification and guarantees to third parties in transactions such as acquisitions, construction projects, capital projects, and purchases of assets. We have also agreed to indemnify our directors and certain of our officers and employees. The nature of the indemnifications prevents us from making a reasonable estimate of the maximum potential amount that could be required to pay third parties, as many of the agreements do not specify a maximum amount and the amounts are dependent upon the outcome of future contingent events, the nature and likelihood of which cannot be determined at this time. Historically, we have made no significant payments under indemnification agreements.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Brookfield Renewable has no off-balance sheet financing arrangements.
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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
Brookfield Renewable’s related party transactions are in the normal course of business, and are recorded at the exchange amount. Brookfield Renewable’s related party transactions are primarily with Brookfield Asset Management. |
Brookfield Renewable sells electricity to subsidiaries of Brookfield Asset Management through long-term power purchase agreements to provide stable cash flow and reduce Brookfield Renewable’s exposure to electricity prices in deregulated power markets. Brookfield Renewable also benefits from a wind levelization agreement with a subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management which reduces the exposure to the fluctuation of wind generation at certain facilities and thus improves the stability of its cash flow. |
In addition to these agreements, Brookfield Renewable and Brookfield Asset Management have executed other agreements that are fully described in Note 8 — Related Party Transactions in our December 31, 2012 audited consolidated financial statements. |
The following table reflects the related party agreements and transactions on the interim consolidated statements of income (loss): |
Three months ended Sep 30 | Nine months ended Sep 30 | |||||||||||||||
(MILLIONS) | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||||||
Purchase and revenue support agreements | $ | 102 | $ | 54 | $ | 339 | $ | 289 | ||||||||
Wind levelization agreement | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||||||||||||
$ | 105 | $ | 55 | $ | 344 | $ | 290 | |||||||||
Direct operating costs | ||||||||||||||||
Energy purchases | $ | (8 | ) | $ | (8 | ) | $ | (26 | ) | $ | (38 | ) | ||||
Energy marketing fee | (5 | ) | (5 | ) | (15 | ) | (14 | ) | ||||||||
Insurance services | (6 | ) | (5 | ) | (19 | ) | (13 | ) | ||||||||
$ | (19 | ) | $ | (18 | ) | $ | (60 | ) | $ | (65 | ) | |||||
Management service costs | $ | (9 | ) | $ | (10 | ) | $ | (32 | ) | $ | (25 | ) |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
The following table summarizes the key items on the consolidated statements of cash flows: |
Three months ended Sep 30 | Nine months ended Sep 30 | |||||||||||||||
(MILLIONS) | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||
Cash flow provided by (used in): | ||||||||||||||||
Operating activities | $ | 225 | 84 | $ | 655 | $ | 378 | |||||||||
Financing activities | (275 | ) | (204 | ) | (246 | ) | (402 | ) | ||||||||
Investing activities | 4 | 61 | (355 | ) | (17 | ) | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange (loss) gain on cash | - | 1 | (6 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||||||||
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash | ||||||||||||||||
equivalents | $ | (46 | ) | $ | (58 | ) | $ | 48 | $ | (48 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents as at September 30, 2013 totaled $185 million, representing an increase of $48 million since December 31, 2012. |
Operating Activities |
Cash flows provided by operating activities totaled $225 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013, resulting in a year-over-year increase of $141 million. |
Cash flows provided by operating activities totaled $655 million for nine months ended September 30, 2013, resulting in a year-over-year increase of $277 million. |
The increases are primarily attributable to funds from operations and net changes in working capital balances. |
Financing Activities |
Cash flows used in financing activities totaled $275 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013. The net repayments on existing borrowings and distributions totaled $341 million and $139 million, respectively. Upon closing of a private fund sponsored by Brookfield Asset Management, institutional partners co-invested 49.9% in our recently acquired, 360 MW portfolio of hydroelectric generation facilities located in the Northeastern United States for $205 million. |
For the three months ended September 30, 2013 cash distributions to shareholders were $95 million (2012: $92 million). The distributions related to preferred shareholders and participating non-controlling interests - in operating subsidiaries were $10 million and $34 million, respectively (2012: $3 million and $ nil, respectively). |
Cash flows used in financing activities totaled $246 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Repayments related to subsidiary borrowings and credit facilities were approximately $1.6 billion. Long-term debt increased by $1.2 billion due to the growth in our portfolio and re-financings at two Ontario wind facilities. Capital was provided from the issuance of C$175 million of Series 5 and Series 6 Class A Preference Shares and the $246 million from participating non-controlling interests. |
For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 cash distributions to shareholders were $282 million (2012: $271 million). The distributions related to preferred shareholders and participating non-controlling interests - in operating subsidiaries were $25 million and $113 million, respectively (2012: $10 million and $23 million, respectively). |
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Investing Activities |
Cash flows provided by investing activities for the three months September 30, 2013 totaled $4 million and related primarily to cash inflows that were partially offset by the continued investment in construction of renewable power generating assets of $33 million and sustaining capital expenditures of $23 million. |
Cash flows used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 totaled $355 million. Our investments were with respect to the acquisition of 443 MW of hydroelectric facilities and 165 MW of wind portfolio that when combined totaled $243 million. In addition, our investment in construction of renewable power generating assets amounted to $113 million and sustainable capital expenditures totaled $44 million. |
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS |
Preferred equity |
In January 2013 and May 2013 we issued C$175 million of Series 5 and Series 6 Class A preference shares with fixed, annual, cumulative dividends yielding 5%. The net proceeds were used to repay outstanding indebtedness and for general corporate purposes. |
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, dividends declared on all series of preference shares were $10 million and $27 million respectively (2012: $3 million and $10 million). |
As at September 30, 2013, no preference shares have been redeemed. |
General partnership interest in a holding subsidiary held by Brookfield |
Brookfield, as the owner of the 1% general partnership interest in BRELP, is entitled to regular distributions plus an incentive distribution based on the amount by which quarterly distributions exceed specified target levels. To the extent that distributions exceed $0.375 per unit per quarter, the incentive is 15% of distributions above this threshold. To the extent that quarterly distributions exceed $0.4225 per unit, the incentive distribution is equal to 25% of distributions above this threshold. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, no incentive distributions were paid. |
Participating non-controlling interests - in a holding subsidiary - Redeemable/Exchangeable units held by Brookfield |
BRELP has issued Redeemable/Exchangeable Partnership Units to Brookfield Asset Management, which may at the request of the holder, require BRELP to redeem these units for cash consideration after a mandatory two-year holding period from the date of issuance. The right is subject to Brookfield Renewable’s right of first refusal which entitles it, at its sole discretion, to elect to acquire all of the units presented to BRELP that are tendered for redemption in exchange for LP Units. If Brookfield Renewable elects not to exchange the Redeemable/Exchangeable Partnership Units for LP Units, the Redeemable/Exchangeable Partnership Units are required to be redeemed for cash. As Brookfield Renewable, at its sole discretion, has the right to settle the obligation with LP Units, the Redeemable/Exchangeable Partnership Units are classified as equity, and not as a liability. |
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, BRELP declared distributions on Redeemable/Exchangeable Partnership Unit to Brookfield Asset Management of $47 million and $141 million respectively (2012: $45 million and $134 million). |
As at September 30, 2013, Redeemable/Exchangeable Partnership Units outstanding were 129,658,623. |
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LIMITED PARTNERS’ EQUITY |
A secondary offering was completed during the first quarter of 2013 in which Brookfield Asset Management sold 8,065,000 of its LP Units at an offering price of C$31.00 per LP Unit. As a result, Brookfield Asset Management now owns, directly and indirectly, 169,685,609 LP Units and Redeemable/Exchangeable partnership units, representing approximately 65% of Brookfield Renewable on a fully-exchanged basis. The fully-exchanged amounts assume the exchange of LP Units for the participating non-controlling interests in BRELP, which may or may not occur since Brookfield can elect to continue to hold its direct interest in BRELP through Redeemable/Exchangeable partnership units rather than exchanging this interest for LP Units. |
Brookfield Renewable maintains a distribution reinvestment plan, which allows holders of LP Units who are resident in Canada to acquire additional LP Units by reinvesting all or a portion of their cash distributions without paying commissions. The LP Units increased by 21,832 and 57,785, respectively for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 (2012: 11,587 and 57,359, respectively). |
As at September 30, 2013, the total amount of LP Units outstanding were 132,959,701. |
Distributions |
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, Brookfield Renewable declared distributions on its LP Units of $49 million and $145 million or $0.3625 and $1.09 per LP Unit respectively (2012: $46 million and $138 million or $0.345 and $1.04 per LP Unit respectively). |
The composition of the distribution is presented in the following table: |
Three months ended Sep 30 | Nine months ended Sep 30 | |||||||||||||||
(MILLIONS) | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||
Brookfield Asset Management | $ | 15 | $ | 17 | $ | 44 | $ | 50 | ||||||||
External LP Unitholders | 34 | 29 | 101 | 88 | ||||||||||||
$ | 49 | $ | 46 | $ | 145 | $ | 138 |
During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, unitholder distributions were increased to $1.45 per unit from $1.38 per unit, on an annualized basis. |
CRITICAL JUDGEMENTS IN APPLYING ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
The consolidated annual financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS, which require the use of estimates and judgments in reporting assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and contingencies. In the judgment of management, none of the estimates outlined in Note 2 – Significant Accounting Policies in our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 are considered critical accounting estimates as defined in regulation 51-102 with the exception of the estimates related to the valuation of property, plant and equipment and the related deferred income tax liabilities. These assumptions include estimates of future electricity prices, discount rates, expected long-term average generation, inflation rates, terminal year and operating and capital costs, the amount, the timing and the income tax rates of future income tax provisions. Estimates also include determination of accruals, purchase price allocations, useful lives, asset valuations, asset impairment testing, deferred tax liabilities, decommissioning retirement obligations and those relevant to the defined benefit pension and non-pension benefit plans in Mississagi Power Trust and Great Lakes Power Limited. Estimates are based on historical experience, current trends and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. |
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In making estimates, management relies on external information and observable conditions where possible, supplemented by internal analysis, as required. These estimates have been applied in a manner consistent with that in the prior year and there are no known trends, commitments, events or uncertainties that we believe will materially affect the methodology or assumptions utilized in this report. These estimates are impacted by, among other things, future power prices, movements in interest rates, foreign exchange and other factors, some of which are highly uncertain, as described in the analysis of business and environmental risks section of the 2012 Annual report. The interrelated nature of these factors prevents us from quantifying the overall impact of these movements on Brookfield Renewable’s financial statements in a meaningful way. These sources of estimation uncertainty relate in varying degrees to virtually all asset and liability account balances. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
FUTURE CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
(i)Financial Instruments |
IFRS 9, Financial Instruments (“IFRS 9”) was issued by the IASB on October 28, 2010, and will replace IAS 39. IFRS 9 uses a single approach to determine whether a financial asset is measured at amortized cost or fair value, replacing the multiple rules in IAS 39. The approach in IFRS 9 is based on how an entity manages its financial instruments in the context of its business model and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial assets. Two measurement categories continue to exist to account for financial liabilities in IFRS 9, fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”) and amortized cost. Financial liabilities held for trading are measured at FVTPL, and all other financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost unless the fair value option is applied. The treatment of embedded derivatives under the new standard is consistent with IAS 39 and is applied to financial liabilities and non-derivative hosts not within the scope of the standard. IFRS 9 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2015. Management is currently evaluating the impact of IFRS 9 on the consolidated financial statements. |
ADOPTION OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
The following new accounting standards were applied or adopted by Brookfield Renewable during the year and overall had no material impact on the interim consolidated financial statements. See Note 2 (c) – Significant accounting policies in our interim consolidated financial statements and Note 2 (q) – Future changes in accounting policies in the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012.
· | IAS 1, Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income – Amendments to IAS 1, |
· | IFRS 10, Consolidated Financial Statements, |
· | IFRS 11, Joint Arrangements, and IAS 28, Investment in Associates and Joint Ventures, |
· | IFRS 12, Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities, |
· | IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement, |
· | IAS 19, Employee Benefits (Revised 2011) (IAS 19R), and |
· | IAS 34, Interim financial reporting and segment information for total assets and liabilities |
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SUMMARY OF HISTORICAL QUARTERLY RESULTS ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS |
The following is a summary of unaudited quarterly financial information for the last eight consecutive quarters: |
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(MILLIONS, EXCEPT AS NOTED) | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Generation (GWh)(2) | 5,154 | 6,265 | 5,535 | 4,053 | 2,971 | 4,101 | 4,817 | 3,848 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 392 | $ | 484 | $ | 437 | $ | 317 | $ | 229 | $ | 337 | $ | 426 | $ | 267 | ||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(3) | 260 | 357 | 319 | 195 | 118 | 221 | 318 | 154 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Funds from operations(3) | 108 | 187 | 162 | 74 | 11 | 87 | 175 | 34 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-controlling interests | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred equity | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Participating non-controlling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
interests - in operating subsidiaries | 8 | 24 | 16 | (14 | ) | (11 | ) | (14 | ) | (1 | ) | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
General partnership interest in a | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
holding subsidiary held by Brookfield | - | - | 1 | (1 | ) | - | - | - | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Participating non-controlling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
interests - in a holding subsidiary | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redeemable/Exchangeable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
units held by Brookfield | 5 | 22 | 30 | (27 | ) | (26 | ) | 4 | 14 | (44 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Limited partners' equity | 5 | 22 | 31 | (28 | ) | (26 | ) | 4 | 15 | (45 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 78 | 85 | (64 | ) | (59 | ) | (3 | ) | 31 | (86 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) income | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
per LP Unit(4) | 0.04 | 0.17 | 0.23 | (0.20 | ) | (0.20 | ) | 0.03 | 0.11 | (0.33 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred equity | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
General partnership interest in a holding | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
subsidiary held by Brookfield | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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interests - in a holding subsidiary - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redeemable/Exchangeable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
units held by Brookfield | 47 | 47 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limited partners' equity | 49 | 48 | 48 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 45 | 45 |
(1) | Comparative quarterly consolidated financial information for the year ended December 31, 2011 was revised to reflect adjustments, primarily related to deferred income tax and foreign currency translation, which were identified through the completion of the Combination. The adjustments do not impact the comparative annual consolidated financial information for the year ended December 31, 2011. |
(2) | Actual generation includes 100% of generation from equity-accounted investments. |
(3) | Non-IFRS measures. See "Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS Measures". |
(4) | Average LP Units outstanding during 2013 and 2012 totaled 132.9 million (2011: 132.8 million). |
RISK FACTORS |
For a discussion on risks affecting our business, see our Annual Information Form, Form 20-F and other public disclosures which can be accessed on SEDAR and EDGAR. |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
Additional information, including our Annual Information Form filed with securities regulators in Canada and our Form 20-F filed with the Securities Exchange Commission, are available on our website at www.brookfieldrenewable.com, on SEDAR’s website at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR’s website at www.sec.gov. |
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
In November 2013, we announced an agreement to acquire a 70 MW hydroelectric portfolio in Maine consisting of nine facilities on three rivers. The portfolio is expected to generate approximately 375 GWh annually. The acquisition is being pursued with institutional partners and we will assume an approximate 40% interest in the portfolio. |
We also announced an agreement to acquire, with our institutional partners, the remaining 50% interest in the 30 MW Malacha Hydro facility in California. We will retain an approximate 25% interest in the facility. |
The transactions above are subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions and are expected to close before the end of 2013. |
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ADJUSTED EBITDA AND FUNDS FROM OPERATIONS ON A PRO FORMA BASIS ASSUMING LONG-TERM AVERAGE |
Revenues on a pro forma basis are computed by using long-term average generation for each facility, and multiplied by the pricing in the respective power purchase agreements, where applicable. The majority of direct operating costs are fixed, regardless of changes in generation levels or revenue, except for certain items such as water royalty fees which are charged based on generation or revenues and will vary from time to time. The following table reflects Adjusted EBITDA and funds from operations, assuming long-term average generation. |
Three months ended Sep 30 | Nine months ended Sep 30 | |||||||||||||||
(MILLIONS, EXCEPT AS NOTED) | 2013 | 2012 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||
Generation (GWh) | 4,960 | 4,049 | 16,456 | 13,596 | ||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 369 | $ | 328 | $ | 1,275 | $ | 1,157 | ||||||||
Other income | 1 | 2 | 5 | 12 | ||||||||||||
Share of cash earnings from equity-accounted | ||||||||||||||||
investments | 7 | 3 | 19 | 11 | ||||||||||||
Direct operating costs | (139 | ) | (118 | ) | (399 | ) | (363 | ) | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | 238 | 215 | 900 | 817 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense – borrowings | (105 | ) | (99 | ) | (313 | ) | (313 | ) | ||||||||
Management service costs | (9 | ) | (10 | ) | (32 | ) | (25 | ) | ||||||||
Current income taxes | (4 | ) | 1 | (15 | ) | (12 | ) | |||||||||
Less: cash portion of non-controlling interests | ||||||||||||||||
Preferred equity | (10 | ) | (3 | ) | (27 | ) | (10 | ) | ||||||||
Participating non-controlling interests - in | ||||||||||||||||
operating subsidiaries | (19 | ) | (11 | ) | (80 | ) | (38 | ) | ||||||||
Funds from operations(1) | $ | 91 | $ | 93 | $ | 433 | $ | 419 |
(1) | Non-IFRS measures. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Use of Non-IFRS Measures”. |
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS |
This Management's Discussion and Analysis contains forward-looking statements and information, within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, “safe harbor” of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and in any applicable Canadian securities regulations, concerning the business and operations of Brookfield Renewable. Forward-looking statements may include estimates, plans, expectations, opinions, forecasts, projections, guidance or other statements that are not statements of fact. Forward-looking statements in this Management's Discussion and Analysis include statements regarding the quality of Brookfield Renewable’s assets and the resiliency of the cash flow they will generate, Brookfield Renewable’s anticipated financial performance, future commissioning of assets, contracted portfolio, technology diversification, acquisition opportunities, expected completion of acquisitions, future energy prices and demand for electricity, economic recovery, the future growth prospects, achieving long term average generation, project development and capital expenditure costs, diversification of shareholder base, energy policies, economic growth, growth potential of renewable asset class and distribution profile of Brookfield Renewable and Brookfield Renewable’s access to capital. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “potentially”, “tends”, “continue”, “attempts”, “likely”, “primarily”, “approximately”, “endeavours”, “pursues”, “strives”, “seeks”, or variations of such words and phrases, or statements that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved. Although we believe that our anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements and information in this Management's Discussion and Analysis are based upon reasonable assumptions and expectations, we cannot assure you that such expectations will prove to have been correct. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and information as such statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and information. |
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our limited operating history; the risk that we may be deemed an “investment company” under the Investment Company Act; the fact that we are not subject to the same disclosure requirements as a U.S. domestic issuer; the risk that the effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting could have a material effect on our business; changes to hydrology at our hydroelectric stations or in wind conditions at our wind energy facilities; the risk that counterparties to our contracts do not fulfill their obligations, and as our contracts expire, we may not be able to replace them with agreements on similar terms; increases in water rental costs (or similar fees) or changes to the regulation of water supply; volatility in supply and demand in the energy market; our operations are highly regulated and exposed to increased regulation which could result in additional costs; the risk that our concessions and licenses will not be renewed; increases in the cost of operating our plants; our failure to comply with conditions in, or our inability to maintain, governmental permits; equipment failure; dam failures and the costs of repairing such failures; exposure to force majeure events; exposure to uninsurable losses; adverse changes in currency exchange rates; availability and access to interconnection facilities and transmission systems; health, safety, security and environmental risks; disputes and litigation; our operations could be affected by local communities; losses resulting from fraud, bribery, corruption, other illegal acts, inadequate or failed internal processes or systems, or from external events; general industry risks relating to the North American and Brazilian power market sectors; advances in technology that impair or eliminate the competitive advantage of our projects; newly developed technologies in which we invest not performing as anticipated; labour disruptions and economically unfavourable collective bargaining agreements; our inability to finance our operations due to the status of the capital markets; the operating and financial restrictions imposed on us by our loan, debt and security agreements; changes in our credit ratings; changes to government regulations that provide incentives for renewable energy; our inability to identify and complete sufficient investment opportunities; the growth of our portfolio; our inability to develop existing sites or find new sites suitable for the development of greenfield projects; risks associated with the development of our generating facilities and the various types of arrangements we enter into with communities and joint venture partners; Brookfield Asset Management’s election not to source acquisition opportunities for us and our lack of access to all renewable power acquisitions that Brookfield Asset Management identifies; our lack of control over our operations conducted through joint ventures, partnerships and consortium arrangements; our ability to issue equity or debt for future acquisitions and developments will be dependent on capital markets; foreign laws or regulation to which we become subject as a result of future acquisitions in new markets; the departure of some or all of Brookfield’s key professionals; and the completion and expected benefits of announced transactions. |
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We caution that the foregoing list of important factors that may affect future results is not exhaustive. The forward-looking statements represent our views as of the date of this Management's Discussion and Analysis and should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to November 6, 2013, the date of this Management's Discussion and Analysis. While we anticipate that subsequent events and developments may cause our views to change, we disclaim any obligation to update the forward-looking statements, other than as required by applicable law. For further information on these known and unknown risks, please see “Risk Factors” included in our Annual Information Form and Form 20-F. |
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING USE OF NON-IFRS MEASURES |
This Management's Discussion and Analysis contains references to Adjusted EBITDA, funds from operations, adjusted funds from operations and net asset value which are not generally accepted accounting measures under IFRS and therefore may differ from definitions of Adjusted EBITDA, funds from operations, adjusted funds from operations and net asset value used by other entities. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA, funds from operations, adjusted funds from operations and net asset value are useful supplemental measures that may assist investors in assessing the financial performance and the cash anticipated to be generated by our operating portfolio. Neither Adjusted EBITDA, funds from operations, adjusted funds from operations nor net asset value should be considered as the sole measure of our performance and should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, analysis of our financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. |
A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA, funds from operations and adjusted funds from operations to net income is presented in our Management’s Discussion and Analysis and in Note 14 — Segmented information in our interim consolidated financial statements. |
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GENERAL INFORMATION | ||
Corporate Office 73 Front Street Fifth Floor Hamilton, HM12 Bermuda Tel: +1(441) 294-3304 Fax: +1(441) 516-1988 www.brookfieldrenewable.com Officers of Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners L.P.’s Manager, BRP Energy Group L.P. Harry Goldgut Chairman of BRE Group Richard Legault President and Chief Executive Officer Sachin Shah Chief Financial Officer Transfer Agent & Registrar Computershare Trust Company of Canada 100 University Avenue 9th floor Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2Y1 Tel Toll Free: 1 (800) 564-6253 Fax Toll Free: 1 (888) 453-0330 www.computershare.com | Directors of the General Partner of Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners L.P. Jeffrey Blidner Eleazar de Carvalho Filho John Van Egmond David Mann Lou Maroun Patricia Zuccotti Lars Josefsson Exchange Listing TSX: BEP.UN (L.P. Units) NYSE: BEP (L.P. Units) TSX: BRF.PR.A (Preferred shares – Series 1) TSX: BRF.PR.C (Preferred shares – Series 3) TSX: BRF.PR.E (Preferred shares – Series 5) TSX: BRF.PR.F (Preferred shares – Series 6) Investor Information Visit Brookfield Renewable online at www.brookfieldrenewable.com for more information. The 2012 Annual Report is also available online. For detailed and up-to-date news and information, please visit the News Release section. Additional financial information is filed electronically with various securities regulators in Canada and United States through SEDAR at www.sedar.com and through EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Shareholder enquiries should be directed to the Investor Relations Department at (416) 359-1955 or unitholderenquiries@brookfieldrenewable.com | |
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